Transcutaneous Oximetry Flashcards
1
Q
transcutaneous oximetry (TcPO2) helps determine (2)
A
wound healing
amputation level
2
Q
transcutaneous oximetry reflects ___
A
tissue partial pressure of oxygen (PO2)
3
Q
PO2 depends on (2)
A
oxygen supply
oxygen consumption
4
Q
normal TcPO2 value
A
> 50 mmHg
5
Q
poor TcPO2 value
A
< 40 mmHg
6
Q
critical ishemia TcPO2 value
A
< 30 mmHg
7
Q
above the knee PO2 > below the knee PO2 suggest that ____ the knee amputation is more likely to heal
A
above the knee
8
Q
the reference site for the standard technique of transcutaneous oximetry is the ___
A
upper left chest
